Climate in Australia

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Climate in Australia

• Summer – Dec-Feb

• Autumn – March-May

• Winter – June-Aug

• Spring – Sep-Nov

Australia is temperate, where most of the country is receiving more than 3,000 hours of sunshine a year. Relatively dry, ranging from temperate in the south to tropical in the north. The hottest region is the northern two-thirds of the continent, which experiences humid and wet conditions in summer. Further south summer is warm with occasional hot spells and mild nights. In winter, days are warm and nights mild in the northern areas, becoming cool and showery in the south (although there are still plenty of sunny days).